2. The court shall withhold acceptance of the plea and defer sentencing in order to allow the eligible defendant ninety (90) days to successfully complete not less than four (4) hours of a court-approved traffic safety violator course at the cost of the defendant. Upon proof of successful completion entered with the court, the court shall dismiss the prosecution and direct that the case be closed. The only record maintained thereafter shall be the nonpublic record required under Section 63-9-17 solely for use by the courts in determining eligibility under this subsection (3).
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 63 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations
Chapter 9 - Traffic Violations Procedure
§ 63-9-7. Parties deemed guilty of offenses
§ 63-9-9. Requiring or permitting operation of vehicle in manner contrary to law
§ 63-9-11. Penalties for violations of Chapters 3, 5 or 7; exemption
§ 63-9-12. Payment of fines by personal check; liability for dishonored check
§ 63-9-13. Disposition of fines and forfeitures for violations of Chapters 3, 5 or 7
§ 63-9-19. Compensation of peace officers for services in traffic violation cases
§ 63-9-23. Exclusivity of procedure prescribed in chapter
§ 63-9-27. Posting of guaranteed arrest bond certificate in lieu of cash bail